“Which brings up a small matter I want to discuss.” I said nothing. When your superiors bring up small matters they want to discuss, it’s always wise… - Harold Livingston

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“Which brings up a small matter I want to discuss.”
I said nothing. When your superiors bring up small matters they want to discuss, it’s always wise to maintain a watchful silence. I know of no small matters that make pleasant conversation.

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About Harold Livingston

Harold Livingston (September 4, 1924 – April 28, 2022) was an American novelist and screenwriter who is best known as the credited screenwriter for Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979).

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Alternative Names: Harold Antill Livingston

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